EPC Construction Services Category Lead

Location: San Francisco, CA | Work Model: Hybrid; 1-2 days on-site

Overview

Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for a large utility organization, overseeing high-value spend across materials and services. Responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, mitigating risk, and driving cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Experience sourcing vegetation, transmissions, and EPC services
• Develop and execute category strategies for complex spend areas
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships and performance programs
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier risk assessments, and spend analysis
• Support executive-level strategic planning and decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across the supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of sourcing/procurement experience required; 10+ years preferred